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Mississippi museums

There are 96 museums in Mississippi. Combined, these Mississippian museums employ 478 people, earn more than $35 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $220 million.
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Types of museums in Mississippi

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
96
 
$35,279,304
History museums
 
36
 
$3,037,394
Art museums
 
8
 
$6,891,070
Children's museums
 
5
 
$6,942,342
Natural history and sciences museums
 
5
 
$198,875
Science and technology museums
 
3
 
$2,948,159
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Museums by major Mississippi cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Jackson, MS
 
20
 
$13,520,383
Gulfport
 
17
 
$11,156,402
Memphis, TN
 
9
 
$177,620
Hattiesburg
 
2
 
$152,364
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Job trends for Mississippi museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
12
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Mississippi

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
30
$250k to $1M
 
6
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of museums in Mississippi

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Mississippi Childrens Museum (MCM)

To provide unparalleled experiences that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge, and learning in all children. To inspire Mississippi's children from all backgrounds to discover and achieve their potential.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
140
EIN
64-0850010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum

To preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Museum also conducts year round educational programs and a summer Sea-n-Sail Adventure Camp which teaches youth about local maritime heritage.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
29
EIN
64-0678510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Southern Jewish Life

ISJL promotes Southern Jewish heritage through innovative programs, preserving history and culture, while bringing dynamic cultural experiences to diverse audiences.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
26
EIN
64-0762027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA)

The Mississippi Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the state and has been a community-supported institution for more than 100 years.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
60
EIN
64-6025771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marty Stuart's Congress of Country

Congress of Country: Marty Stuart's mission to preserve and propel country music, with artifacts displayed in the museum, located in Philadelphia, MS.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
5
EIN
46-4878311
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CEC Seabee Historical Foundation

Preserves history of Navy's Civil Engineer Corps and Seabees. Supports veterans, museum in CA, and heritage center in MS.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$607.4k
Employees
3
EIN
58-1998577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Music Foundation

Music foundation in Cleveland, MS offering unique learning opportunities through museum tours, workshops, and programs focused on music history and education.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
13
EIN
45-3186945
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emmett Till Interpretive Center

Educational center in Sumner, MS dedicated to preserving & remembering the legacy of Emmett Till and civil rights history.
Revenue
$869.3k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
6
EIN
27-2895136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum

Model Railroad Museum promoting interest in model railroading in Gulfport, MS through fun exhibits and events for all ages.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
23
EIN
47-1518284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art

The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art mission is to promote and preserve the unique legacy of Biloxi potter George E. Ohr and the diverse cultural heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$36.7m
Employees
19
EIN
64-0837485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

The B. B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta on US Highway 82 between Greenwood and Greenville, not far from the famous Crossroads at Clarksdale.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
25
EIN
46-0501512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is dedicated to inspiring children, families and communities through interactive educational experiences and exploration.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
49
EIN
64-0829058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Infinity Science Center

Infinity Science Center educates about Mississippi's role in space, air, and ocean exploration via a state-of-the-art center in Pearlington.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
23
EIN
31-1760504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

Walter Anderson Museum of Art fosters curiosity and community through art, education, and outreach inspired by Walter Anderson's vision of harmony with nature.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
19
EIN
51-0173731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delta Farmers Museum and Cultural Learning Center

Delta Farmers Museum and Cultural Learning Center offers a variety of programs, although it did not have any accomplishments in the past year. As a museum organization located in Cleveland, MS, it aims to educate visitors about Delta farming and culture.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$1,030
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5326570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin County Museum

Franklin County Museum is a history museum in Meadville, MS that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
64-0905600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arbuthnots Grocery Museum

Arbuthnots Grocery Museum is a museum in Woodville, MS that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4195002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Alexander Oden

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Alexander Oden is a natural history or sciences museum in Wiggins, MS that was founded in 1973.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0278411
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum

Promoting labor and innovation heritage, Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum offers self-guided tours Thursday-Saturday and hosts private events in Meridian.
Revenue
$164.7k
Assets
$884.4k
Employees
4
EIN
04-3725572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marshall Historical Museum Sociy

Marshall Historical Museum Society preserves and educates the public about the historical significance of Marshall County's treasures. It serves as the keeper of the county's historical artifacts for current and future generations to appreciate.
Revenue
$44.9k
Assets
$67.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7088401
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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